In the day's wholesale-price digest for 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,850 per quintal in Ashta APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,990
- Lowest Price Today₹2,840
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 47.2% above the period average, sitting just 66.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹4,800 (66.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹11,310, with the average around ₹2,615. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,920 | ₹2,650 | ₹3,770 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,990 | ₹2,840 | ₹3,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,230 | ₹2,540 | ₹4,110 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,880 | ₹3,880 | ₹3,880 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,330 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,460 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,460 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,812 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,812 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,390 | ₹1,021 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,320 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,670 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,270 | ₹3,270 | ₹3,270 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹1,925 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,910 | ₹1,811 | ₹3,910 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,310 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,820 | ₹1,930 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹1,590 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,470 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,351 | ₹300 | ₹1,351 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ashta APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.